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Can I Trust My HIV Test Results After 13 Months Despite Persistent Symptoms?

I have unprotected sex with HIV positive, I developed a very strong flue ever experienced in my life after two weeks, later after three weeks I went lab and got tested with determine rapid test it was negative. After three months I also went lab and did rapid test with determine still negative, after nine months I bought oraquick self test and did by my self also negative. Now it was 13 months of my exposure, I watched several videos on YouTube on how to test for HIV, I bought one unigold rapid test and three determine rapid test kit, I tested with all the kits all comeback negative But I have all the hiv symptoms persistently
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Hello,

A single negative antibody test at 3 months post-exposure is considered conclusive if no new exposures happen. You have negative HIV test report at 3 months, 9 months, and again at 13 months with different kits. At 13 months, you do not have HIV as all your tests for HIV are negative.

But since you are in tension and anxious you should definitely see a doctor to check for other medical causes of symptoms and to get peace of mind. Get a 4th gen HIV test done for final reassurance. Get it done under a local doctor for peace of mind. Since you have persistent symptoms, general health checkup done.

Get done CBC, blood sugar(F/PP), thyroid function tests, vitamin D and B12, liver and kidney function tests, etc. Also, screen for other infections/STDs: syphilis, hepatitis B/C, etc., depending on risk. Mental health or anxiety screening should also be done. You will be treated accordingly. Always go for protective sex and avoid multiple partners.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Can I Trust My HIV Test Results After 13 Months Despite Persistent Symptoms?

Hello, A single negative antibody test at 3 months post-exposure is considered conclusive if no new exposures happen. You have negative HIV test report at 3 months, 9 months, and again at 13 months with different kits. At 13 months, you do not have HIV as all your tests for HIV are negative. But since you are in tension and anxious you should definitely see a doctor to check for other medical causes of symptoms and to get peace of mind. Get a 4th gen HIV test done for final reassurance. Get it done under a local doctor for peace of mind. Since you have persistent symptoms, general health checkup done. Get done CBC, blood sugar(F/PP), thyroid function tests, vitamin D and B12, liver and kidney function tests, etc. Also, screen for other infections/STDs: syphilis, hepatitis B/C, etc., depending on risk. Mental health or anxiety screening should also be done. You will be treated accordingly. Always go for protective sex and avoid multiple partners. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Nupur K., General & Family Physician